Archive for April, 2009
calling fall maids ~ jenny yoo trunk show
Join us May 7th – 9th for a Jenny Yoo Trunk Show!
Jocelyn
Jenny’s stunning collection of bridesmaids and bridal alternatives will be discounted by 10% for the event. The discount is applied to Jenny’s pricing structure based on the number of maids in the party.
Join us on Saturday, May 8th and meet designer Jenny Yoo!
You will also have the opportunity to receive an additional 10% off if you select colors from the shantung color palate below. These are stunning colors that Jenny has taken off of her line. Quantities in these colors are very limited and based on availability.
Call 860.669.4596 to schedule your appointment. Maids do not need to be present for purchase to be made. Sizes can be provided at a later date.
xoxo TWD
the creative process ~ update
We are gearing up full speed ahead for our event this Sunday (Saltwater Farm Vineyard) with some of the most talented people in the industry, including guest speaker Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty! The schedule of workshops that will run throughout the day have just been posted on the Weddings the Creative Process Blog.
The first 50 guests to buy tickets in advance of the event will receive a gift bag, filled with amazing gifts from all participating vendors and will be registered for a chance to win one of many prizes in the raffle. (some of the prizes include, a Tocca Bath & Body Beauty Set, dress from Twobirds bridesmaid, vintage broach from White Dress by the shore, Gift Basket of products from Life is Good, and many more. You can purchase tickets directly online via paypal.
hot from the runway ~ modern trousseau
Join us for an appointment this weekend, May 1st and 2nd and be the first to view and try on Modern Trousseau’s stunning new bridal collection! It will only be here for the weekend, so don’t miss out!
3 amazing lines ~ one event
Vineyard, Reverie and Jewel Trunk Show
April 23rd – 26th | by appointment
A 10% discount will be granted off of any Vineyard, Reverie and Jewel gown purchased during this exclusive event.
Maeve from The Vineyard Collection
Trunk Show Hours ~
THURSDAY | April 23 | 12 – 8
FRIDAY | April 24 | 11 – 7
SATURDAY | April 25 | 10 – 4
SUNDAY | April 26 | 11 – 3
Call 860.669.4596 to schedule your appointment
Fiesole from the Reverie Collectionyour wedding needs under one roof ~ almost
We are excited to announce that we have added two amazing businesses to our space! Our lovely and talented seamstress Josie Jolon has opened a lingerie and foundation boutique called Beneath the Gown. Josie offers complimentary bra fittings and will assist you in finding the perfect foundation for your gown and something a little sassy for the post wedding festivities!
Make-up artist Jennie Fresa has opened a makeup studio in the building next to ours that we affectionately call “The Red House”. Jenny’s aesthetic is best described as a pared-down, natural look. Her makeup philosophy is to keep it simple: know your options, find what works for you and embrace your own unique features.
be engaged
be engaged | march 22nd | michelle rago
The evening wound down with an intimate dinner for the event contributors at the Bee and Thistle Inn & Spa. Innkeeper Linnea Rufo hosted the group in front of a roaring fire while Yumiko Fletcher of Hana Floral Design and Boutique and Allison Salvati of Something Blue Special Events added more spark to our dinner conversation, not to mention lots of help putting the event together. Accommodations for our guests were generously provided by the Bee and Thistle Inn & Spa while Jennie Fresa treated us all to complimentary makeup sessions the next morning.
Stay tuned for the 3rd event being planned for the fall. . .and enjoy these pictures below from Rick Scanlan.
simple and stunning. . .those are two words that come to mind when we think of the lovely and enormously talented karen bussen. she’s a celebrated nyc event planner and author who took the time to come visit us on the connecticut shoreline this past weekend. how lucky are we?
we started the weekend off at the amazing bee and thistle inn and spa with gracious owner and vocal artist, linnea rufo. the stunning ann nyberg of wtnh 8 joined our dinner and moderated the panel with such genuine grace — we are forever grateful. the talented photography duo justin and mary marantz added a warmth that only newlyweds can exude. plus the fabulous allison salvati was once again kind enough to be a part of our planning team.
but wait there is more. . .
the genius of hana floral design and boutique, yumiko fletcher, brought karen bussen’s designs to life. jennie fresa treated us all to her signature services and new makeup line. [how lucky are we?] bloomingdale’s showered our guests with lavish giveaways while the generous talents at metro catering poured karen bussen’s prosseco punch and designed the delicious delectables. we were also fortunate to have the help of rj julia–the booksellers extraordinaire–to coordinate the signing.
and we had the loveliest of brides, sisters, mothers in our audience mingling with some of the wedding industry’s most talented.
again we say, thank you, thank you, thank you to all that helped bring this event to life. hope you’ll join us for our next conversation on march 22nd. .
weddings | the creative process
We are so excited to announce the details behind this incredible event that True and Wesson with Special Guest Speaker Abby Larson from Style Me Pretty, and an amazing collection of incredibly talented vendors in our area. The event will take place May 3rd at Saltwater Farm Vineyard from 1-5pm, with workshops running throughout the day and an opportunity to meet and greet with the invited vendors when they aren’t speaking. The details for the schedule of workshops are still being fine tuned and we will be posting that information soon here on the blog, as well as profiling each individual vendor that will be participating in the event. We encourage you to sign up in advance for the sessions you are most interested in as space is limited. During the workshops you will have the opportunity to learn about the creative process behind selecting and working with vendors in planning your wedding. *Purchase your tickets online. All proceeds are being donated to the Life is Good Kids Foundation, which supports extraordinary charities that create a lasting positive impact on children facing unfair challenges, including the trauma of violence, poverty, and loss.
Featured Vendors
Smell
Hana Floral Design-the art of floral design, the language of flowers, mixing color & scent
Taste
Gourmet Galley-the art of food, creative flavors, display, menus, color
Sugarbelle- the art of dessert, custom wedding cakes
Touch
Jennie Fresa- the art of makeup, painting on a canvas (face), skin care
The White Dress by the Shore Bridal Gowns & Two Birds Bridesmaids- the art of fashion and dressing your bridesmaids in the right colors & fabrics
Beneath the Gown- Custom Designed Lingerie for the perfect fit
The Written Word & Paper
The Copps- Selecting a Justice of the Peace and the art of ceremony writing
Stonington Design and Paperie- the art of paper
See
Video & Photography – the art of the image, posing, shots, creating the images you want with photographers and how to communicate with them.
Maggie Conley & Adeline and Grace Photography
Buzz Media Videography
Sound & Sight
Power Posse Productions- the art of sound and lighting, the art of mixing music and how it affects an event, the art of light and how it transforms the space.
All Five Senses
Mystic Yoga Shala- the art of mind, body & spirit before the big day, plus yoga, nutrition, benefits of using a juicer, exercise, dealing with stress and getting into that dress.
Special Collaboration: Life is Good Kids Foundation, the-e-list.com, Inn at Stonington, Photobooth Planet
**Event Hosted by True & Wesson, and Hana Floral Design
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